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N968AK2023 Boeing 737-9

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198248 ADs may apply12 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 2030
Based in
Seattle, WA
owner city / state
Engine
LEAP-1B28 SER · 29,317 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2023
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
48
confirm with A&P
Service reports
12
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Alaska Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Seattle, WA
Certificate issued
Jun 7, 2023
Expires
Jun 30, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 19, 2023

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Boeing
Model
737-9
Year
2023
Serial number
67420
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
48
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Type certificate data sheet
A16WE
Mode S code
AD79E8

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Leap-1b28 Ser
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
29,317 lb thrust

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2023 – nowAlaska Airlines INCSeattle, WA · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (48)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2026-18-07FuselageOct 22, 2026Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1420 RB, dated February 13, 2025
2026-15-11FuselageSep 10, 2026Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1408 RB, dated December 20, 2024
2026-14-11Air ConditioningJul 13, 2026Airframe (737-9)
2026-13-17NavigationJul 1, 2026Airframe (737-9)
2025-25-04Equipment/ furnishingsJan 16, 2026Airframe (737-9)
Show all 48 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2025-02-07NavigationMar 17, 2025Airframe (737-9)Only with: Collins GLU-2100 MMR P/N 822-2532-100 with software version earlier than COL4C-0087-0003 installed; MD-11/MD-11F modified by STC ST01895WI, 717-200 by STC ST04416AT, 747-400/-400F by STC ST01892WI, 757 by STC ST04436AT, 767 by STC ST04436AT or ST01883WI.
2024-23-11Flight controlsJan 6, 2025Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-27A1325 RB, dated July 14, 2023
2024-19-06Ice/Rain Protection SystemNov 26, 2024Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-30A1083 RB, dated November 18, 2022 (line numbers in paragraph 1.A., Effectivity)
2024-13-02OxygenJul 25, 2024Airframe (737-9)
2024-06-03Electrical PowerMay 22, 2024Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-24A1248 RB, dated May 16, 2022
2024-03-04Flight controlsFeb 12, 2024Airframe (737-9)Only with: Original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before December 20, 2023.
2024-02-51DoorsJan 18, 2024Airframe (737-9)Only with: Airplanes with a mid cabin door plug installed.
2023-12-11NavigationJun 21, 2023Airframe (737-9)
2023-04-17FuelMay 1, 2023Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-38A1072 RB and 737-38A1073 RB, dated February 25, 2022
2023-06-10Ice and Rain Protection; 71, PowerplantApr 11, 2023Airframe (737-9)
2022-24-09Air conditioningJan 26, 2023Airframe (737-9)
2022-06-06Flight controlsJun 16, 2022Airframe (737-9)
2021-19-19WingsDec 8, 2021Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1350 RB, dated April 23, 2020
2021-16-15Air conditioningAug 9, 2021Airframe (737-9)Certain serial numbers: 737-800 5684; 737-800 5759–on; 737-900ER 5768–on. Only with: All 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200 airplanes; 737-800 and 737-900ER limited by line numbers (not serial numbers).
2021-12-13FuelJul 29, 2021Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-28-1363 RB, dated June 2, 2020
2021-10-07The Boeing Company AirplanesJul 8, 2021Airframe (737-9)Only with: Original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued before November 20, 2020.
2021-09-08Electrical power systemApr 30, 2021Airframe (737-9)Certain serial numbers: 7399–8082. Only with: Line numbers 7399 through 8082 inclusive, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before April 9, 2021.
2021-08-04OxygenMay 26, 2021Airframe (737-9)
2020-24-02Auto flight; 27, Flight controls; and 31, Indicating/recording systemsNov 20, 2020Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-31-1860, Revision 1, dated July 2, 2020
2020-14-09Fuel storageJul 15, 2020Airframe (737-9)Only with: Airplanes with an airworthiness certificate or export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the effective date of this AD.
2020-11-12Nacelles/ pylonsJul 30, 2020Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-54-1056, dated December 11, 2019
2019-14-12Flight ControlsAug 30, 2019Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-27A1311 RB, dated June 24, 2019
2019-14-02Hydraulic powerAug 27, 2019Airframe (737-9)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-9)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-9)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 737-25-1371 Rev 2, 737-25-1407, 747-25-3196 Rev 1, 777-25-0111 Rev 1
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 737-35-1076, 737-35-1077, 747-35-2111, 757-35-0021, 757-35-0022, 767-35-0043, 767-35-0044, 777-35-0008, all dated March 1, 2001. Only with: Equipped with chemical oxygen generators.
2001-08-24Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMay 10, 2001Airframe (737-9)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-9)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-9)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-9)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2984; 757 1–798; 767 1–682; 777 1–083. Only with: Ranges are line numbers; equipped with Puritan-Bennett passenger and flight attendant oxygen masks as listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 737-35-1049, 757-35-0014, 767-35-0033, or 777-35-0005.
99-11-05Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesJun 28, 1999Airframe (737-9)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1128, dated April 22, 1999, or Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1137, dated May 13, 1999
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-22-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1998Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989
98-18-20Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel…Oct 21, 1998Airframe (737-9)Only with: Equipped with J.C. Carter Company fuel valve actuators P/N 40574-2 (Kearfott Models 3715-7 and -8) or 40574-5 (Kearfott Model 3715-9).
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesFeb 19, 1998Airframe (737-9)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2836; 747 1–1104; 757 1–731; 767 1–642. Only with: Equipped with non-powered IPECO pilots' seats; ranges are line position numbers.
97-22-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-9)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive.
97-18-06Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-9)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-9)Only with: Having a main rudder power control unit (PCU) identified in Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-27-112-B, dated February 6, 1997.
97-04-01Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 21, 1997Airframe (737-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27-1155, dated October 26, 1989, as revised by Notices of Status Change 737-27-1155NSC1, NSC2, and NSC3
95-23-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 13, 1995Airframe (737-9)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (12)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Fuselage · skin · damagedFeb 23, 2024

    POSSIBLE LIGHTNING STRIKE LOWER RH STATION 259.5. GROUNDED - YES. (RESOLVED ON W/O: 2087846 TASKCARD: N/R-00006 ) CATEGORY B REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED IAW EA M9-53EA-30084 REV:00 ARNIE NOTIFIED AT SEAMC. THIS CLEARS PLT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · missingNov 16, 2023

    EXIT SIGN COVER FY AFT GALLEY IS MISSING. GROUNDED - YES. INSTALLED NEW EXIT SIGN COVER AT L2 DOOR AFT POSITION REFER AMM 33-51-01OPS CK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · unknownOct 28, 2023

    AT CRUISE, FA REPORTED THAT AFT CABIN WAS TOO HOT. WE TURNED DOWN THE AFT CAB TEMP, BUT THE AFT SUPPLY DUCT TEMP STAYED HIGH-AROUND 32 DEGREES. AFTER SOME TIME, IT DECREASED TO AROUND 28 DEGREES, BUT FA REPORTED AFT CABIN STILL HOT, WE TURNED OFF TRIM AIR PER CHECKLIST, AND AFT SUPPLY DUCT & AFT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Pneumatic · unknown · unknownSep 30, 2023

    ACCOMPLISH TASK CARD 05-020-01 FOUND FAULT MSG BLEED FAMV RVDTL MSG# 36-12030 LATCHED. GROUNDED - YES. PER IFIM TASK 36-12-00-810-803, ACCOMPLISHED ELECTRICAL LRU- REPLACEMENT TEST FOR LEFT SIDE PER AMM 36-00-00-710-801 AND TEST CONDITION PASSED. LATCHED MESSAGE WENT AWAY. THIS CLEARS PLT SEAMC…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · unknown · unknownSep 25, 2023

    FMC DISAGREE ON GROUND. GROUNDED - YES. PERFORMED RESET PROCEDURE PER QRH 11.2.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · unknown · unknownAug 6, 2023

    AFTER CROSSING EEP CAPT FMC FAILED. GROUNDED - YES. ACCOMPISHED FMC RESET PROCEDURE PER AMM. REF 34-61-00-710-801.BOTH FMC'S OPS CHECK NORMAL A/C OKAY FOR SERVICESEAMC: MARK NOTIFIED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Autoflight · control panel · faultyJul 24, 2023

    FO'S COURSE WINDOW IS BLANK. GROUNDED - YES. (RESOLVED ON W/O: 1962508 TASKCARD: N/R-00003 ) REMOVED AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE DFCS MODE CONTROL PANEL, OPS CHECK GOOD, IAW B737-9 AMM 22-11-34-000-801 AND 22-11-34-400-801 SEE LOGBOOK PAGE 60495272 FOR DOWNGRADE AND APPLICATION OF MEL 22-99D SEAMC…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · unknown · unknownJul 20, 2023

    HOT BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. GROUNDED - YES. REF. AMM 20-60-01: ACCOMPLISHED INSPECTION AND SUBSEQUENT RESET OF P6-4 E15 (C134) CB OBSERVING NO DEFECTS. CONFIRMED CORRECT INDICATION RESTORED TO P5-13 DISPLAY W/ NO FAILURES SET. REF. AMM 24-21-53, WDM 24-33-13-1 AND 24-33-11-2. CONFIRMED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Communications · unknown · unknownJul 6, 2023

    ENROUTE CONUS- SLC-SEA SAT PHONE AOC DIALING INOP, TRIED MULTI DESKS ON BOTH SAT 1 AND 2. ERROR MSG RCVD THE REQUESTED SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE. WE WERE ABLE TO RECEIVE INBOUND SAT CALLS FROM DISPATCH. GROUNDED - YES. PERFORMED SATCOM SYSTEM OPS CHECK, OPS CHECKED GOOD. WAS ABLE TO COMMUNICATE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · unknown · unknownJun 29, 2023

    FMC DISAGREE. GROUNDED - YES. ACCOMPLISHED B737-9 IFIM 34-61-00-810-918. OPS CHECK NORMAL. DUAL FMC OPS RESTORED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 12 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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